Statewide Assessment

News & Notes

Important Information

Rosters MUST be entered by Friday April 17, 2026!

NSCAS General Testing Dates – March 23 – May 1, 2026

NSCAS Alternate Testing Dates – March 23 – May 1, 2026

ACT Dates Click Here

NWEA Support Line for NSCAS General & NSCAS Alternate Testing 1-855-225-9926

ACT Nebraska Customer Service – 1-800-553-6244 ext. 2800


Nebraska Education Profile

The Nebraska Educator Profile (NEP) provides information and data about Nebraska public schools and student performance. The NEP highlights the performance of students by district and school building in English Language Arts, mathematics, writing, and science as well as performance by groups of students, including race and ethnicity, special education, and English learners. Read more details here.


NSCAS Statewide Assessment Theory of Action

CTThe Nebraska Statewide Assessment Theory of Action serves as a guide, or rationale, for decision-making regarding Nebraska’s statewide assessment system.  At the center of all decisions is the student and Nebraska educator.


Public Comment: One Percent Alternate Assessment Waiver

2024-2025 One Percent Waiver Request

SEA Plan for Monitoring Districts One Percent Participation

2025-2026 Summative Assessment Test Dates

NSCAS General

March 23 – May 1, 2026


NSCAS Alternate Window
March 23 – May 1, 2026

Test Event 1 – Initial

Standard Administration (Paper): March 24, 2026
Accommodations Administration (Paper): March 24-27; March 30-31; April 1-3, 2026
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): March 24-27; March 30-31; April 1-3, 2026


Test Event 2 – Initial and Make-up

Standard Administration (Paper): April 7, 2026
Accommodations Administration (Paper): April 7-10; April 13-17, 2026
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): April 7-10; April 13-17, 2026


Test Event 3 – Make-up Only

Standard Administration (Paper): April 21, 2026
Accommodations Administration (Paper): April 21-24; April 27-30; May 1, 2026
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): April 21-24; April 27-30; May 1, 2026

ELPA21 & Alternative ELPA Window

January 26 – March 13, 2026

Download the complete 2025-2026 NSCAS Testing Window accessible PDF (includes New/Existing Student Cutoff Dates).

Download the 2026-2027 NSCAS Testing Windows accessible PDF

NSCAS Summative Assessments

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Other NDE Resources

AQUESTT Accountability 

Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow Website

Nebraska Education
Profile

Nebraska Education Profile Page Logo

Advisor

Adviser Website

NDE Bulletins

Nebraska Department of Education Bulletin Page

Updated April 15, 2026 2:17pm